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Test Your Knowledge of OTC Pain Relievers

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers can quickly relieve a headache, backache, cramps, and other aches and pains. But even
though these medications are readily available and inexpensive, you should take care whenever you use them or give them to
a child. Take this quiz to see how much you know about OTC pain relievers.

1. OTC pain relievers are safe when taken as directed.

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OTC pain relievers are safe as long as you follow dosage amounts and warnings about drug and condition interactions, the FDA
says.